Out and about Jan. 24

January 24, 2014 6:02 PM

Mentalist Marc Salem will be at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk (Conn.) on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, as part of the Chocolate World Expo. For more information, visit www.maritimeaquarium.com

Mentalist Marc Salem will be at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk (Conn.) on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, as part of the Chocolate World Expo. For more information, visit www.maritimeaquarium.com

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Allison Kamas, left, of Bridgeport, and Casandra Damato, of Oxford, watch a chocolate fountain, from Aurora Gourmet, at the Chocolate World Expo at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Conn. on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. This year's expo is set for Jan. 26, 2014. less

Allison Kamas, left, of Bridgeport, and Casandra Damato, of Oxford, watch a chocolate fountain, from Aurora Gourmet, at the Chocolate World Expo at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Conn. on Sunday, Jan. 27, ... more

Stratford's Mates of State perform on the Green Vibes stage during the Gathering of the Vibes at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Conn. Saturday, July 21, 2012. They will perform in concert at Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport, Conn., on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. less

Stratford's Mates of State perform on the Green Vibes stage during the Gathering of the Vibes at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Conn. Saturday, July 21, 2012. They will perform in concert at Bijou Theatre in ... more

Photo: Autumn Driscoll

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Gaze at stars, planets and more through a 22-inch telescope when The Stamford Museum & Nature Center hosts Astronomy Nights: Jupiter on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014.

Gaze at stars, planets and more through a 22-inch telescope when The Stamford Museum & Nature Center hosts Astronomy Nights: Jupiter on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014.

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Enjoy chocolates, celebrity chef demonsrations and a performance by mentalist Marc Salem at the second Chocolate World Expo at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Conn., on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014. The day also feature access to aquarium exhibitions and extended hours. For more information, visit www.maritimeaquarium.org.
Chocolate World Expo will take over The Maritime Aquarium on Sun., Jan. 26.
Some 30+ chocolatiers and speciality-foods vendors will set up booths throughout the aquarium, offering samples and selling their products.
PLUS, there will be free demonstrations by celebrity chefs and free shows by mentalist Marc Salem.
PLUS the admission ticket includes all Aquarium exhibits on the 26th, when we will stay open an extra two hours (until 7 p.m.). less

Enjoy chocolates, celebrity chef demonsrations and a performance by mentalist Marc Salem at the second Chocolate World Expo at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Conn., on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014. The day also ... more

Barrett Beyer, who was a contestant on Season 11 of "Hell's Kitchen," on FOX, will be at the second Chocolate World Expo at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Conn., on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014. The day also feature access to aquarium exhibitions and extended hours. For more information, visit www.maritimeaquarium.org. Ray Mickshaw/FOX less

Barrett Beyer, who was a contestant on Season 11 of "Hell's Kitchen," on FOX, will be at the second Chocolate World Expo at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Conn., on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014. The day also ... more

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Chef Larry Rosenberg will put on a food demonstration at the second Chocolate World Expo at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Conn., on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014. The day also feature access to aquarium exhibitions and extended hours. For more information, visit www.maritimeaquarium.org. less

Chef Larry Rosenberg will put on a food demonstration at the second Chocolate World Expo at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Conn., on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014. The day also feature access to aquarium exhibitions ... more

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Taylor Dayne will perform on stage with her band at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014.

Taylor Dayne will perform on stage with her band at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014.

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Westport's Earthplace sponsors a free "open house" Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. Among the activities will be roasting marshmallows and drinking hot chocolate around a camp fire.

Westport's Earthplace sponsors a free "open house" Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. Among the activities will be roasting marshmallows and drinking hot chocolate around a camp fire.

Producer and theater historian (and Yale alumnus) Amber Edwards is returning to New Haven for a special concert production of "My Fair Lady" at the Shubert Theater on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. The Lerner and Loewe musical had its world premiere at the historic venue in 1956, less

Producer and theater historian (and Yale alumnus) Amber Edwards is returning to New Haven for a special concert production of "My Fair Lady" at the Shubert Theater on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. The Lerner and ... more

The Bottle Rockets will open for -- and perform with -- Marshall Crenshaw Friday night, Jan. 24, at Infinity Hall in Norfolk and on Monday night, Jan. 27, at StageOne at the Fairfield Theatre Company.

The Bottle Rockets will open for -- and perform with -- Marshall Crenshaw Friday night, Jan. 24, at Infinity Hall in Norfolk and on Monday night, Jan. 27, at StageOne at the Fairfield Theatre Company.

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The story of Tom Sawyer will be presented as a ballet danced by the stateâÄôs professional ballet company, Connecticut Ballet, at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. There will be two presentations, one at 11 a.m. and the second at 2 p.m. less

The story of Tom Sawyer will be presented as a ballet danced by the stateâÄôs professional ballet company, Connecticut Ballet, at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. There will be two ... more

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New York Times film critic A.O. Scott will be talking about the state of the art of movies at Fairfield University's Open Visions Forum on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014.

New York Times film critic A.O. Scott will be talking about the state of the art of movies at Fairfield University's Open Visions Forum on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014.

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Greenwich native Axel Hunnicutt, who is conducting postgraduate research on rhinos at the Centre for Wildlife Management, University of Pretoria, South Africa, will address, ìThe Plight of the Rhino in Africaî on Jan. 25, from 3 to 4 p.m. at Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Road. less

Greenwich native Axel Hunnicutt, who is conducting postgraduate research on rhinos at the Centre for Wildlife Management, University of Pretoria, South Africa, will address, ìThe Plight of the Rhino in ... more

The Greenwich Symphony's performances of Jan. 25 and 26 will feature Susan Rotholz, Principal Flutist of the Orchestra, and Principal Harpist Victoria Drake, who will perform ìPhoenix Madrigal,î a composition by David Gilbert, Conductor of the Greenwich Symphony. less

The Greenwich Symphony's performances of Jan. 25 and 26 will feature Susan Rotholz, Principal Flutist of the Orchestra, and Principal Harpist Victoria Drake, who will perform ìPhoenix Madrigal,î a composition ... more

New York City harpist Victoria Drake is one of two soloists who will be featured during the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra concerts on Jan. 25 and 26, 2014, at the Greenwich High School auditorium in Greenwich, Conn. For more information on times and tickets, visit www.greenwichsymphony.org or call 203-869-2664. less

New York City harpist Victoria Drake is one of two soloists who will be featured during the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra concerts on Jan. 25 and 26, 2014, at the Greenwich High School auditorium in Greenwich, ... more

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This totem pole painting is among more than half a dozen new works by Ken Delmar on view in ìDelmar Is On A Roll,î an exhibit at Rockwell Art and Framing in Ridgefield, Conn.. All of the works in this show were painted on Bounty paper towels. less

This totem pole painting is among more than half a dozen new works by Ken Delmar on view in ìDelmar Is On A Roll,î an exhibit at Rockwell Art and Framing in Ridgefield, Conn.. All of the works in this show ... more

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The interior of a cave, as recreated in this walk-through diorama, will be among the habitats on view when "In the Dark: Animal Survival Strategies" opens at the Bruce Museum on Jan. 25, 2014. The exhibition, which explores the lives of nocturnal creatures and those who live in dark habitats, runs through April 2014. For more information, visit www.brucemuseum.org. less

The interior of a cave, as recreated in this walk-through diorama, will be among the habitats on view when "In the Dark: Animal Survival Strategies" opens at the Bruce Museum on Jan. 25, 2014. The exhibition, ... more

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Greenwich Symphony Orchestra music director and conductor David Gilbert will lead his orchestra this weekend.

Greenwich Symphony Orchestra music director and conductor David Gilbert will lead his orchestra this weekend.

Dancers participate in the intermediate contemporary dance class during the 12th annual DanceFest at the Palace Theatre in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. The culmination of their work will be seen on stage Jan. 26, 2014 in Stamford, Conn. less

Dancers participate in the intermediate contemporary dance class during the 12th annual DanceFest at the Palace Theatre in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. The culmination of their work will be seen ... more

The works of Lynsey Addario, a native of Westport and Pulizter prizewinning photographer, are featured in "On the Wire: Veiled Rebellion." The exhibit, which opens July 24, 2014, explores the plight of women in Afghanistan. less

The works of Lynsey Addario, a native of Westport and Pulizter prizewinning photographer, are featured in "On the Wire: Veiled Rebellion." The exhibit, which opens July 24, 2014, explores the plight of women in ... more

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